Lance Koppenhafer Championship & Cowboy Shop Classic (August 28, 2008)
by Pam McCullochThe Cowboy Shop Classic roping was held on Sunday, August 24th at the Pinedale Rodeo Grounds. The special Lance Koppenhafer Championship was held on Friday night, August 22nd. The annual event is open to Sublette County and LaBarge, Wyoming residents only, or ... FULL STORY

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New Fork Fire (August 30, 2008)
by Tara BolgianoPhoto taken on Thursday, August 28th, as seen from the Fremont Lake overview with a 10-minute exposure showing small star trails. Photo by Tara Bolgiano, Blushing Crow Photography. For more of Tara’s photos, go to www.blushingcrow.com... FULL STORY

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Matador and the Antelope (August 30, 2008)
by Karen AlmdaleMatador grazes with a small herd of antelope near the home of Karen and Scott Almdale on Tuesday, August 26th. "Such an unusual sight ....neither was bothered by the other. A wonderful example of Mother Nature working her wonders!" - Karen Almdale... FULL STORY

Change in the weather coming – SNOW! (August 28, 2008)Major storm system could bring snow to high country Labor Day weekend
by National Weather ServiceA major storm system is poised to affect western and central Wyoming Labor Day weekend.... FULL STORY

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Pinedale Ranger District urges caution – Fire Danger Very High (August 28, 2008)
by Bridger-Teton National Forest(Pinedale) – The New Fork Fire on the Pinedale Ranger District continues to burn inside the Bridger Wilderness Area and has been putting up more smoke in the last several days. The fire ignited on July 29 on the bank of New Fork Lake north of the town of Pin... FULL STORY

Governor proposes reactivation of Homestead Tax Exemption (August 28, 2008)Proposed for short-term property tax relief - Would cost State $29-56 million in revenue
by Governor Freudenthal’s office(Cheyenne) - To help Wyoming homeowners who are struggling with the increasing costs of food, gasoline and home heating fuel, Gov. Dave Freudenthal has proposed the reactivation of the homestead property tax exemption as a means for short-term relief. Last yea... FULL STORY

Town Council approves releasing Pinedale water (August 27, 2008)4800 acre feet to Pine Creek for recreation and fish propagation
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!At the Pinedale Town Council meeting on Monday, August 25th, the Council voted to release 4800 acre feet of water from Fremont Lake into Pine Creek for recreation and fish propagation.... FULL STORY

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Climb to Conquer at White Pine (August 25, 2008)
by Pam McCullochWhite Pine Ski Resort hosted the first annual American Cancer Society Climb to Conquer. Participates were challenged to walk to the top of White Pine Ski Area. Proceeds help fund cancer research. Over 32 people registered to take the climb.... FULL STORY

‘Step Up For Kids Day’ Sept. 16 (August 27, 2008)
by Karen Claus, Sublette County Childcare CoalitionSublette County Childcare Coalition is hosting "Step Up For Kids Day" in conjunction with the Every Child Matters campaign to raise awareness of children’s issues in the upcoming November elections. The event will be September 16th from 12:15pm to 12:45 on t... FULL STORY

Stay connected @ your Library (August 26, 2008)
by Sukey HohlPlease let the Sublette County Library know if you would like to be notified about upcoming events by phone or e-mail. Sign up at the front desk next time you stop in at 155 South Tyler Ave in Pinedale or give us a call at 307-367-4114.... FULL STORY

Last two passing lanes on US 191 to be chip sealed (August 26, 2008)Project completion date is October 31, 2008
by Wyoming Department of Transportation(Pinedale) - The addition of passing lanes on US 191 is on the last leg of the project as the contractor chip seals the final two passing lanes on Aug. 26 and 27. ... FULL STORY

G&F seeks information on Big Piney mule deer poaching (August 26, 2008)
by Wyoming Game & Fish(Big Piney) - The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking any information regarding a mule deer buck that was illegally shot and killed along the Middle Piney Road west of Big Piney sometime between Wednesday, August 20th and Thursday, August 21st. The m... FULL STORY

Boy Scout contracts plague (August 26, 2008)The Wyoming Department of Health reports state health officials are investigating a case of bubonic plague in an out-of-state resident who recently visited Teton County and Yellowstone National Park. ... FULL STORY

Study looks at oil & gas economics (August 26, 2008)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!The oil and gas industry in Wyoming significantly contributes to the Wyoming economy. According to a study conducted by Booz Allen Hamilton and commissioned by the Wyoming Heritage Foundation, oil and gas activities contribute: ... FULL STORY

Funeral Service for Anna Lee Woffinden August 31 (August 26, 2008)A funeral service for Big Piney resident Ann Lee Woffinden will be held Sunday, August 31, at 3:00 PM at the Big Piney L.D.S. Church. A viewing will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in the Plainview Cemetery.... FULL STORY

Did the Rainbows clean up their camp? (August 25, 2008 | Revised August 28, 2008)Everyone is gone now, so we went back in to take a look
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!The Rainbow Family chose the Big Sandy area of the Bridger-Teton National Forest for their 2008 national gathering centered around the week of the 4th of July. The early predictions were that it was possible as many as 15,000 to 30,000 people might attend. On... FULL STORY

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16 lb, 34-inch lake trout (August 25, 2008)Caught by Josiah Piros on New Fork Lake12-year old son Josiah Piros caught this 16 lb. x 34" long Lake Trout on Saturday while fishing on New Fork Lake. Photo by Shawn Piros.... FULL STORY

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Fremont Peak (August 25, 2008)
by Dave BallDave Bell took this photo of Fremont Peak in the Wind River Mountain Range over the weekend. "It is beginning to feel like fall--a little nip in the air and the start of those gorgeous fall blue skies," he said Click on this link for more of Dave’s scenic phot... FULL STORY

New Fork Fire more active (August 24, 2008)Smoke column visible again
by Pinedale Online!The New Fork Fire was a bit more active over the weekend, putting out a visible column of smoke Sunday evening, according to Teton Interagency Dispatch Center. ... FULL STORY

Hunter Education Classes offered starting Sept. 2 in Pinedale (August 22, 2008)Required for all Wyoming hunters born after 1965Wyoming Game & Fish Department is offering a hunter education class in Pinedale beginning Tuesday, September 2 through Sublette BOCES. The course is required for anyone born after 1965. Class spaces are limited, so hunters are urged to call right away to regis... FULL STORY

Proposed Pinedale RMP and Final EIS available (August 22, 2008)30-Day comment period ends September 21
by Bureau of Land ManagementThe Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office is releasing the Pinedale Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement (PRMP/FEIS) on Aug, 22, 2008, starting a 30-day protest period. The PRMP provides a framework for the future m... FULL STORY

Proposed Kemmerer RMP and Final EIS available (August 22, 2008)30-Day Public comment period ends September 21, 2008
by Bureau of Land Management The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Kemmerer Field Office is releasing the Kemmerer Proposed Resource Management Plan/Final Environmental Impact Statement (PRMP/FEIS) on Aug, 22, 2008, starting a 30-day protest period. The PRMP provides a framework for the fut... FULL STORY

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Explosive device found by arrowhead hunter (August 22, 2008)24 miles north of Rock Springs
by Sweetwater County Sheriff's OfficeAnother explosive device was safely destroyed by the Sweetwater Bomb Squad on Wednesday, August 20, 2008, according to Sweetwater County Undersheriff Craig Jackson.... FULL STORY

PHS Football 2008 Season (August 21, 2008)
by Pam McCulloch, Pinedale Online!Football season is here. The Pinedale football team has been practicing since August 18th. Their first game will be September 5th at Wind River. Their first home game is September 12th at 3:30PM. They will be playing against Rawlins. Go Wranglers!!!... FULL STORY

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Karate promotion (August 21, 2008)Karate Promotion David Rule does a Karate kick at the karate promotion ceremony at Sandy Beach last weekend. David received his Red Belt. ... FULL STORY

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Piney Creek Plaza (August 22, 2008)
by Pinedale Online!Piney Creek Plaza will host an Open House in Big Piney on Friday, August 22 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. The new complex is a blend of retail space on the ground floor and living space apartments above. The units are intended to help be an answer to the problem of li... FULL STORY

Where is all the smoke coming from today? (August 20, 2008)
by Pinedale Online!Near as we can tell so far, the smoke lingering over the Upper Green River Valley appears to be from the New Fork Fire north of Pinedale. According to the Pinedale Ranger District, it has been "kicking up" a bit this morning. There are no other fires burning o... FULL STORY

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PFAC End of Summer Concert and Ice Cream Social (August 20, 2008)
by Pam McCullochSaturday, August 16th, the Pinedale Fine Arts Council held an end-of-summer, free-will donation concert and ice cream social. All the proceeds raised went directly to benefiting arts programming in Sublette County. ... FULL STORY

Pinedale approves 1st reading for new Business License ordinance (August 19, 2008)Don’t pay $15 and you could face a $750 per day penalty for every day you operate your business without the license in Pinedale
by Pinedale Online!The Pinedale Town Council approved the 1st reading for a new ordinance requiring anyone doing business in Pinedale to purchase a $15 annual business license. ... FULL STORY

ELECTION DAY: Primary Election – August 19, 2008 (August 19, 2008)Polls open 7AM to 7PM across the county
by Bob Rule, KPIN 101.1 FMToday is the Primary Election Day in Wyoming, and here in Sublette County, much of the ballot contains uncontested races, such as for the Health Care Board. But one race that is contested in both the Republican Party and the Democratic Party is the County Comm... FULL STORY

Mid-year Wyoming wolf count (August 17, 2008)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!Mike Jimenez of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is busy doing paperwork, tallying up the official mid-year wolf population count for Wyoming. He reported on August 15 that Wyoming has 14 breeding pairs of wolves in the state (outside of Yellowstone National... FULL STORY

Wolves killing livestock in Upper Green (August 17, 2008)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!The Green River wolf pack is at it again. Mike Jimenez of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reported on August 15 that at least six cattle and two sheep have been confirmed as wolf kills in the Upper Green River region of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Th... FULL STORY

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Sailor of the Year Award ~ Jason Essington (August 17, 2008)
by Leslie RozierDespite Jason Essington’s incredible organization of the Pinedale Boat Club’s annual Fremont Lake Regatta, he failed to mention that he was honored this year as the first recipient of the Fremont Lake Yacht Club’s Sailor of the Year Award. Jason’s love of sai... FULL STORY

Fourteen cattle-killing wolves killed (August 17, 2008)All incidents in Park County, Wyoming
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!Fourteen cattle-killing wolves were killed in Park County, Wyoming since July 15, Mike Jimenez of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reported today, August 15.... FULL STORY

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Shields 50th Wedding Anniversary celebration Aug. 21 (August 17, 2008)Mitch and Bonnie ShieldsMitch and Bonnie Shields are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary and will be renewing their vows on Thursday, August 21st. The celebration will take place at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Pinedale, Wyoming at 6:00PM. All are invited to attend this very s... FULL STORY

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Idaho wolves killing livestock (August 16, 2008)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!The Idaho Fish and Game Department reports that wolves have been preying on livestock consistently through the month of July in that state. Here's the predation and control report for July:... FULL STORY

Bald eagle assessment released (August 15, 2008)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced it is accepting public comments on a draft environmental assessment of a proposed permit program designed to protect bald and golden eagle populations, while providing the flexibility necessary for people to manage ... FULL STORY

Wolf depredations continue in Montana (August 15, 2008)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks officials report that it's been a busy summer with wolf depredations in that state. Here's the latest:... FULL STORY

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Loch Leven Lake area hike (August 15, 2008)Wind River Range - Bridger Wilderness backcountry tripDave Bell and four friends went on a week-long hiking trip into the Wind River Mountains in the Loch Leven Lake area. Accompanying him were Shane Seymore, Matt Pereboom, Dave Ebertz, and his son Donner Bell. They enjoyed miles and miles of hiking. Click on th... FULL STORY

ESA consultations to change (August 14, 2008)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne followed through on his commitment to propose common-sense modifications to the existing Endangered Species Act (ESA) regulations. When Secretary Kempthorne on May 15, 2008, listed the polar bear as a "threatened speci... FULL STORY

Chamber Mixer (August 14, 2008)The Sublette County Chamber of Commerce held their monthly Member Mixer at James Helm’s accounting office in Pinedale on Wednesday. Pictured here, State Senate candidate Dan Dockstader from Afton talks with Pinedale residents Reggie and Don Moritsch (The R & D... FULL STORY

Double dies found in Wyoming quarters (August 11, 2008)Numismatic NewsAccording to an article that appeared in the August 9, 2008 online edition of Numismatic News, a double die flaw has been found in some Wyoming state quarters. ... FULL STORY

Public Workshops solicit involvement in habitat projects (August 11, 2008)Workshop in Pinedale August 13th
by Bureau of Land ManagementThe Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative (WLCI) will hold a series of workshops in mid-August to engage the public in development of habitat enhancement projects in Southwest Wyoming.... FULL STORY

Tornado spotted near Green River (August 11, 2008)On Sunday, August 10A series of strong thunderstorms resulted in a tornado about 18 miles northwest of Green River a little before 5PM on Sunday, August 10. The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning at 4:48PM for west-central Sweetwater County until 5:15PM. A member ... FULL STORY

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Controversial wolf program debated (August 11, 2008)Urbigkit's new wolf book due for release
by McDonald & Woodward Publishing CompanyFor the first time, the history of Wyoming’s native wolf is told in an intensively researched, fully footnoted chronicle by Wyoming’s award-winning author Cat Urbigkit. Beginning with the archeological evidence of wolves in western Wyoming, through the wolf co... FULL STORY

Temporary Closure lifted for the New Fork Lakes area (August 11, 2008)
by Bridger-Teton National ForestThe Bridger-Teton National Forest has lifted a temporary area closure in the area surrounding the New Fork Lakes fire. The New Fork Lakes fire was discovered on July 29 approximately 19 miles north of Pinedale, Wyoming. Fire investigators determined that the b... FULL STORY

Energy Wise Wyoming program can help with heating bills (August 11, 2008)
by Governor Freudenthal’s officeWith natural gas and electricity prices predicted to rise sharply this fall and winter, several state agencies are coming together in a public information campaign to encourage Wyoming residents to do what they can to use less energy. The campaign will also wo... FULL STORY

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Garnett to assist statewide planning (August 11, 2008)Joanne Garnett of Pinedale
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!Pinedale's Joanne Garnett has been tapped to serve as second in command of a statewide planning effort. Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal made the announcement at a planning convention this week.... FULL STORY

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1st Annual Robotics Challenge (August 9, 2008)Sublette County Fair
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!The 1st Annual Robotics Challenge was held on Wednesday, July 30, at the Sublette County Fair. The event was open to any youth between the ages of 8 to 18. ... FULL STORY

Air/Water Quality meeting in Pinedale (August 9, 2008)Wyoming DEQ representatives give updates on progress since last meeting
by Pinedale Online!On Monday, July 30, 2008, Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Director, John Corra, and Air Quality Division (AQD) Administrator, Dave Finley, held a public meeting in Pinedale to update the community on progress with air and water quality concer... FULL STORY

Strong thunderstorm on the way (August 8, 2008)Sublette and Lincoln Counties, Upper Green River Basin1:12 PM, Friday, August 8, 2008: The National Weather Service has issued a significant weather advisory that Dopplar indicates a strong thunderstorm eight miles southeast of Mount Wagner, 19 miles southeast of Afton, moving east at 17 mph.... FULL STORY

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Flash Flood Watch for Southwest Wyoming (August 8, 2008)National Weather Service advisory10:35 AM, Friday, August 8, 2008: The National Weather Service has issued an urgent Flash Flood Watch for portions of Southwest Wyoming due to thunderstorms which are expected to develop today through mid-evening. These storms have the potential to produce ver... FULL STORY

Understanding wolf-human interactions (August 6, 2008)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!Wild Wolves? Understanding human-wolf interactions in a coastal Canadian National Park Reserve" is the title of Jennifer Smith's thesis at Ontario's Lakehead University.... FULL STORY

Livestock at the Sublette County Fair (August 4, 2008)2008 Sublette County FairBeef, Pigs, Sheep, Goats, Horses, Chickens, Rabbits .... Livestock shows are the heart of the Sublette County Fair. More than 100 kids spent months, and in some cases years, raising and working with their animals. The County Fair is our opportunity to honor t... FULL STORY

Community Satisfaction Survey to be conducted in Sublette County (August 5, 2008)
by Michael Coburn, Socioeconomic Analyst - Sublette Community PartnershipThe Sublette Community Partnership will be conducting face-to-face interviews with a representative sample of long-time Sublette County residents between August 16th and August 30th. Individuals selected to participate in the study will be contacted via tele... FULL STORY

Temporary Closure in effect for New Fork Lakes Fire (August 5, 2008)
by Bridger-Teton National ForestPinedale, Wyo. – The Bridger-Teton National Forest has issued a temporary area closure in the area around the New Fork Lakes fire to provide for public and firefighter safety during the incident. The New Fork Lakes fire was discovered on July 29 approximately ... FULL STORY

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Candidate Forum (August 4, 2008)Candidates for Sublette County Commissioner and state legislative offices were at the Pinedale Library Monday night for a Candidate Forum sponsored by the Wyoming Conservation Voters Education Fund. ... FULL STORY

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New Fork Lakes Fire grows to 11,585 acres (August 4, 2008)Area trail closures in effect
by Pinedale Online!TRAIL CLOSURES: Bridger-Teton forest officials have issued an area closure for the New Fork Lakes Fire. Trails included in the closure are New Fork Lakes, Willow Creek, Spring Creek, and Long Lake.... FULL STORY

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Working Cow-Horse Clinic and Competition (August 3, 2008)
by Pinedale Online!One of the new County Fair events was a "Working Cow-Horse Clinic and Competition", put on by Doc Foster. Riders got tips and techniques on how to work with cattle. ... FULL STORY

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4-H Rocketry Demonstration Launch (August 3, 2008)
by Pinedale Online!The Sublette County 4-H Aerosace Rocketry Demonstration - Launch was held early on Wednesday morning during Sublette County Fair week. ... FULL STORY

Dig It! - Appreciation (August 1, 2008)
by Sage and Snow Garden ClubTake a deep breath and consider how lucky we are. Everywhere you look there are sights that amaze the senses, from hay fields that look like paintings to wildflowers that blanket hillsides to blue sky and sun that are so beautiful they hurt to waters that are ... FULL STORY

Auditions for ‘The Sound of Music’ Aug. 8 & 9 (August 1, 2008)Ages 4-18 needed
by Jo CrandallPerformance rights for "The Sound of Music" musical by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II have been granted to the Pinedale Community Theatre for a November 2008 production according to PCT board member Valerie Lee. "We are so pleased to have secured the... FULL STORY

Hot Summer Night’s Dance August 9 (August 1, 2008)At Rendezvous PointeJoin friends at Rendezvous Pointe for a night of dancing and fun. There will be music from the 40’s thru the 70’s, country and polkas. Refreshments will be served on the patio.... FULL STORY

Unattended Campfires are Unacceptable (August 1, 2008)
by Bridger-Teton National Forest(Pinedale, Wyo) - The Bridger-Teton National Forest is asking that all visitors to the Forest make a special effort to insure that their campfires are completely extinguished before leaving the area. A properly extinguished campfire is cold to the touch, and ... FULL STORY

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Smoky Pinedale (August 1, 2008)Second day of Air Health Alert due to smoke from wildfires in Sublette County7:00 AM, Friday, August 1: - Sublette Co Health Officer Dr. Tom Johnston has again issued an Air Alert for Eastern Sublette County for people who have compromised lung functions to stay inside and restrict physical activity until smoke from the area wildfires ... FULL STORY

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Fire updates: Friday, August 1, 2008 (August 1, 2008)New Fork Lakes, Blueberry, Big Sandy, Yellowstone Park fires
by Pinedale Online!Editor's Note: Special thank you to Cade Galley, Karen Rozzell, and Kirby Hedrick for sharing their photos of the fire on Friday.... FULL STORY

Another Air Health Alert issued due to smoke from wildfires (August 1, 2008)
by Pinedale Online!7:00 AM, Friday, August 1: Sublette County Health Officer Dr. Tom Johnston has again issued a Air Health Alert for eastern Sublette County Friday for people who have compromised lung functions to stay inside and restrict physical activity due to smoke from wil... FULL STORY